230. (1) Whoever gives or fabricates false evidence, intending thereby to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, any person to be convicted of an offence which is capital by the law for the time being in force in India shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees. (2) If an innocent person be convicted and executed in consequence of false evidence referred to in sub-section (1), the person who gives such false evidence shall be punished either with death or the punishment specified in sub-section (1).
IPC Section 194 in BNS: Section 230
Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent
Section 194 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent) corresponds to Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 230(1) is non-cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Court of Session; punishment: Imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years and 50,000 rupees.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230(1) | Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to cause any person to be convicted of capital offence. | Imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment for 10 years and 50,000 rupees. | Non-cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
| 230(2) | If innocent person be thereby convicted and executed. | Death, or as above. | Non-cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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